Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

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Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson
Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson
When to trust others, and when to trust your gut

When to trust others, and when to trust your gut

On cultivating wisdom and discernment, and why simple, static rules are not enough to help us navigate the vicissitudes of life; and a giveaway of Ryan Holiday's new book, RIGHT THING, RIGHT NOW!

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Gracious reader,

A core argument of my book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves, is that there is an essential difference between civility and politeness.

Politeness is a technique. It’s external compliance with rules and manners.

Civility is a disposition. It’s an orientation toward others that fundamentally respects t…

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